Prospects for possible investments by German interests were discussed
at the meeting, mainly in the sector of renewable energy sources, along
with issues related to technical aid that the German side can offer in
the field of tax reform and privatisations.ana-mpa

"We shall have the opportunity to present the privatisations programme
and the prospects of the Greek economy at an event by the Union of German
Industrialists, at the end of September in Berlin, and in the presence of
the prime minister," Venizelos said, adding that "the common denominator
of all efforts is liquidity in the economy and the German government
realises this and wants to help." Germany's State Secretary at the
Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology, Stefan Kapferer, emphasised
that the "the great hope and struggle is for the recession to be overcome
early, so that 2012 will be a starting point for the Greek economy."

ANA-MPA/The cost of a 'basket of goods' for the average Greek household
rose to 2,275.33 euros in July 2011, according to figures released by
the Greek Consumers Centre ELKEKA on Thursday. Based on figures, this
represents a 2.4-percent increase relative to July 2010, when the same
basket of goods cost 2,222.04 euros.ana-mpa

The highest increases were for housing costs, which posted hikes reaching
8 percent, followed by a 4-percent hike in foods and beverages and a 4
percent increase in transport costs.